September 2016


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UWI Credit Union (UWICU) was officially registered as a cooperative on 4 May 1966. The Credit Union marked its golden anniversary of service to its members with a Gala Dinner at the Radisson Hotel on the evening of 4 May 2016.

It was an occasion for many of its pioneers, stalwarts, board directors, officers, staff, members and partners to come together in celebration. Derron Sandy captivated the audience with a spoken word presentation which dramatised insights into the movement’s initial mandate and its development over the decades. The MC, Donna Rosales Gray, UWI Credit Union’s General Manager shared her words of wisdom with a clear understanding of where the Credit Union came from and how much it had evolved. She also gave examples of the ways in which UWICU has enhanced the lives of its members through the great work that has been done over the years.

The Credit Union’s President Dorwin Manzano gave a toast at dinner and awards were given to Irma Regis (Eldest Registered Member), Janiele Campbell (Longest Serving Support Staff) and Brenda Fraser (Longest Serving Active Member). Special tokens of appreciation were distributed to former office holders who dedicated their lives to the movement, as the organisation sought to recognise the efforts of those working in the credit union industry and to show members its appreciation.

Patrons used the opportunity to network with other members, reminisce on the growth of the Credit Union, feast on the scrumptious dinner and then dance the night away to the live performances from Mayaro The Band in Radisson’s gorgeous ambiance. Some patrons gave candid interviews on their thoughts about UWICU, in light of its 50th Anniversary, which were captured and compiled in a collage of short video clips. Persons interested in viewing the evening’s proceedings are invited to visit UWICU’s website’s www.uwicu.tt where images of the event were cataloged in its Media Gallery using still photography.